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4 unusual facts about Once a Jolly Swagman


Eric French

He appeared in the 1949 film Once a Jolly Swagman, for which the racing scenes were shot at New Cross.

New Cross Rangers

New Cross Stadium was used as a film set for some of the action and crowd scenes for the film "Once a Jolly Swagman" which starred Dirk Bogarde.

Once a Jolly Swagman

The title of the film refers to the first line of the song "Waltzing Matilda".

It is centred on the sport of speedway racing, which was at its peak of popularity at the time.



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